No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility

Move over crunches, there’s a Pilates exercise that gets far more rewards in the same amount of time. I’m a fitness editor ...
Yahoo

Strengthen Your Core From Every Angle With These Functional Exercises

These days, most people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle everything from carrying heavy ...

Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

This is the one Pilates exercise every runner should focus on ...

Not sit ups or planks — this 15-minute standing resistance band workout will carve a strong core

Not sit ups or planks — this 15-minute standing resistance band workout will help you carve out a stronger core ...
Runner's World

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

When I first started running, I thought that a solid core workout involved blasting through some crunches and sit-ups, then checking for any signs of visible ab definition. It turns out that I had ...

You Don’t Need Sit-Ups—Try This 5-Minute Core Workout Instead

A strong core improves posture and stability. Try this bodyweight plank routine at home. It only takes five minutes.
Women's Health

The wood chop is the underrated core exercise you're missing out on – here’s how to do it right

For a strong, functional core that stabilises your spine and reduces injury risk, you need more than crunches. Ideally, your midsection should be trained across all three planes of movement — sagittal ...
Health.com

11 Bodyweight Core Exercises More Effective Than Sit-Ups

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dead bugs improve core stability and coordination by ...
Military.com

The Exercises You Should Be Doing for a Strong Core

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...
AOL

Strengthen Your Core From Every Angle With These Functional Exercises - AOL

Many people understand the importance of basic core strengthening, but functional core workouts are essential for building a resilient body that can handle daily life and beyond. Functional exercises ...